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SH55 XKJ

2005 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

143,686 mi
Last recorded143,686 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 XKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 143,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 143,686 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 132,272 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 132,272 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 126,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 126,441 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure Both. (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 116,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 116,483 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% fronts (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 106,044 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 106,020 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,179 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 91,178 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,868 miles

Offside parking brake - effort just met (16%) and may need adjusted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 84,868 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside parking brake - effort just met (16%) and may need adjusted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 77,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 69,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer mounting deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 60,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,853 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 52,853 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 52,787 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,446 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 44,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,934 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 25,925 miles

All tyres showing signs of cracking due to age

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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SH55 XKJ is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 65,246 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH55 XKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SH55 XKJ is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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